Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Kussa

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 kussa

u, f., mod. kusa, a cow, as a colloquial dimin., freq. in mod. usage; and so cush is used in the north of England: as a nickname, Fms. viii. 247.

Similar Words

KÁ
ká-beinn
ká-vísi
ká-víslega
ká-vísligr

Runic Inscription

kussa

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "kussa" as it might appear in runic inscriptions from the Viking Age (c. 800-1100 CE).

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

dimin.: diminutive.
Engl: English.
f.: feminine.
freq: frequent, frequently.
freq.: frequent, frequently.
gl: glossary.
mod: modern.
mod.: modern.
n.: neuter.

Works & Authors

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

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